Thanksgiving Holiday Causes Major Reduction in US Financial Markets, Investors Need to Be Cautious

As the US Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the operation schedule of the financial markets will be significantly adjusted. According to market data analysis, on Thursday, November 28th(, the US stock and bond markets will be fully closed, and on Friday, November 29th), they will close early. This is expected to have a considerable impact on investors' trading strategies.

**Key Markets Affected by the US Holiday**

During this US holiday period, all precious metals futures, crude oil futures, foreign exchange futures, and stock index futures traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange(CME) will close early on November 28th and 29th. The Brent crude futures contracts on the Intercontinental Exchange(ICE) will also operate on a shortened schedule during the same period. In particular, major derivatives trading, including Bitcoin futures, will be affected, so investors exposed to both cryptocurrencies and traditional financial markets should exercise caution.

**What Investors Should Prepare For**

The longer the US holiday period lasts, the more important position management becomes. Investors should be mindful of increased price volatility due to reduced liquidity during this period, and it is advisable to adjust position sizes in advance and set stop-loss and take-profit orders beforehand. Especially if engaging in leveraged trading, more careful risk management is required.